Summerland Resort Blog

Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa blog is all about stories that spotlight our Okanagan's attractions, festivals, events, Okanagan restaurants, family travel tips and much more. It is our pleasure to share these articles and highlight the vacation experiences within our beautiful Okanagan Valley BC Wine Country destinations. Happy reading!

Okanagan Resort Awarded TripAdvisor’s 2015 Certificate of Excellence

May 19, 2015

Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great l reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior guest experience.

Play, relax and indulge at this Okanagan Resort

March 3, 2015

Discover a vacation destination that lets you leave behind all your worries and enjoy life’s simple pleasures in the beautiful Thompson Okanagan region. Tucked between the incredible stretch of vineyards and the soft sandy shores of Lake Okanagan rests the Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa. This luxurious British Columbia resort features 115 condo-style accommodations and many exciting activities that will make your vacation one to remember.

One-of-a-kind Art In Beautiful Summerland

December 11, 2014

It may be the views and vineyards that draw most guests to beautiful Summerland, but our beautiful, Okanagan location is also alive with artistry. Along our shores are masters of the brush, smelter, kiln and more. So, if you’re after beautiful, inspired souvenirs to commemorate your time at our resort, you won’t have to look far. Here are a few of our favourite destinations for local, hand-crafted goods!

Summerland: The Okanagan’s Best Resort Location

November 30, 2014

Location is everything, but it can be difficult finding the right location for your getaway. If you’ve ever had troubles finding a walkable, friendly town that fits in your favourite activities nearby, check out Summerland. Summerland is surrounded by nature, nestled in between the slopes of Giant’s Head Mountain and the shores of the Okanagan Lake, and offers a full suite of recreational activities year-round. From watersports to mountain-biking, fine dining and vineyard tours, Summerland ticks a lot of boxes on the vacation wish-list.

The Okanagan’s Most Romantic Place To Propose

November 13, 2014

It’s bound to be one of the most memorable moments of your life. So where will you choose to pop the question? It’s easy to dream big: you’ll flash the ring while skydiving over the Spanish countryside; you’ll get down on one knee during an NHL game and have it broadcast on the jumbotron; you’ll rent a massive billboard along your girlfriend’s route to work and plaster your proposal on it.

A Resort Where Mother Nature Would Stay

October 31, 2014

Here in the Okanagan, it’s easy to care about the environment—after all, when you’re surrounded by this much natural beauty, you can’t help but want to protect it. Summerland Waterfront Resort is committed to minimizing our carbon footprint and doing our part to preserve mother nature’s greatest gifts.

Celebrate Wine Tourism Day In Summerland

October 24, 2014

The second annual Wine Tourism Day in North America will take place on November 8, 2014. Wineries, hotels, restaurants, and other wine tourism businesses across North America are offering special events to the public on this day to celebrate the importance (and fun) of wine tourism.

The Okanagan Is BC’s Winter Playground

October 20, 2014

Nobody needs to be convinced that the Okanagan is great summertime destination—after all, they don’t call this Summerland for nothing! But the truth is that the Okanagan Valley is, in fact, a fantastic year-round destination, offering some of its best recreation opportunities and special events during the winter months.

Your Guide To Pet-friendly Travel In Summerland, BC

September 30, 2014

Anyone who owns a dog knows that it can be heartbreaking to leave them behind when you hit the road on vacation. So why not bring them along? The Okanagan is a great destination for dogs and dog-lovers, with miles of dog-friendly trails and beaches.

Okanagan Named World’s 2nd Best Wine Region By USA Today

September 12, 2014

Here at Summerland Waterfront Resort, we’ll take any opportunity we can to boast about the amazing wines produced here in the Okanagan. But you don’t have to take our word for it. A recent readers poll by USA Today—the most widely read newspaper in America—ranks BC’s Okanagan Valley #2 in a list of the world’s 10 best wine regions to visit.

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